🏀 Game Details
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When: June 19, 2025 – Tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis (Pacers' home court)
## NBA Schedule
- Pacers @ Thunder on Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 at 05:00 PM PDT
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis (Pacers' home court)
## NBA Schedule
- Pacers @ Thunder on Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 at 05:00 PM PDT
📺 Broadcast & Odds
TV: ABC
Spread: Thunder -5.5 to -6; Total line ~221–225
🔍 Injury & Availability Updates
Indiana:
Tyrese Haliburton: questionable due to calf strain; cleared just before tip-off
Jarace Walker: out (ankle)
Oklahoma City:
Nikola Topic: out (knee)
Tyrese Haliburton: questionable due to calf strain; cleared just before tip-off
Jarace Walker: out (ankle)
Oklahoma City:
Nikola Topic: out (knee)
💡 Starting Lineups
Thunder:
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein
Pacers:
Tyrese Haliburton (if cleared), Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein
Pacers:
Tyrese Haliburton (if cleared), Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner
⚖️ Matchup & Key Storylines
Haliburton’s health continues to be pivotal—his calf issues have impacted his shooting and consistency .
Thunder frontcourt changes—Chet Holmgren has regained positioning near the rim and pulled down 26 rebounds over the last two games thanks to lineup adjustments .
Thunder scoring duo—SGA and Jalen Williams combined for over 130 points in Games 4–5, with Williams dropping a playoff-career-high 40 in Game 5 .
Rick Carlisle effect—the Pacers coach, noted for upsets, has guided Indiana to win Games 1 and 5 in Indy, believing home energy can fuel another upset .
Thunder frontcourt changes—Chet Holmgren has regained positioning near the rim and pulled down 26 rebounds over the last two games thanks to lineup adjustments .
Thunder scoring duo—SGA and Jalen Williams combined for over 130 points in Games 4–5, with Williams dropping a playoff-career-high 40 in Game 5 .
Rick Carlisle effect—the Pacers coach, noted for upsets, has guided Indiana to win Games 1 and 5 in Indy, believing home energy can fuel another upset .
📊 Final Score & Recap
Pacers 108–91 Thunder — Indiana dominated, fueled by Obi Toppin’s 20 points, Andrew Nembhard (17), and Thomas McConnell’s bench spark
Result: Series tied 3–3, setting the stage for a winner-take-all Game 7
Result: Series tied 3–3, setting the stage for a winner-take-all Game 7
🧩 Game Highlights
Pacers outscored OKC with efficient shooting (41% vs 42%), outrebounded by 5, and capitalized on 21 Thunder turnovers .
Haliburton, though limited, connected on key plays. Siakam added 28 points across the series landscape .
Holmgren’s rebounding boost continued; SGA still led OKC with 21 points .
Haliburton, though limited, connected on key plays. Siakam added 28 points across the series landscape .
Holmgren’s rebounding boost continued; SGA still led OKC with 21 points .
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🔮 What’s Next
Game 7: June 22, 2025 – Tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ET from Oklahoma City on ABC; winner takes the NBA championship
Series stakes: first-ever title opportunity for the Thunder franchise vs. Pacers’ first Finals win since 2000
Series stakes: first-ever title opportunity for the Thunder franchise vs. Pacers’ first Finals win since 2000
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✅ Key Takeaways
1. Haliburton’s health remains the central variable—if he regains full form, Indiana rides high; if not, depth matters.
2. Thunder adjust on the fly—Holmgren’s rebound surge shows OKC’s flexibility.
3. Home-court runs—Pacers thrive at Gainbridge; Thunder must weather that energy in Game 7.
4. Scoring duo vs collective effort—OKC relies on its stars, Indiana leans on role players and bench depth.
2. Thunder adjust on the fly—Holmgren’s rebound surge shows OKC’s flexibility.
3. Home-court runs—Pacers thrive at Gainbridge; Thunder must weather that energy in Game 7.
4. Scoring duo vs collective effort—OKC relies on its stars, Indiana leans on role players and bench depth.
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🔚 Final Thoughts
Game 6 showed just how electrifying this underdog-versus-superstar Finals has become. With momentum swinging to Indy, Game 7 in OKC is now the ultimate test—for both a franchise chasing its first championship and a young Pacers roster hungry to shock the basketball world.